Temperatures drop dramatically in northern region Northern localities experienced temperatures from 6 to 12 degrees Celsius.

A legal framework for water supply essential in Việt Nam

Tighter regulations are needed to ensure good quality water is sourced for years to come.

Hospitals use new techniques, medicine for cancer treatment Oncology hospitals and centres are using new techniques and medicine amid a rise in cancer incidences in the country, Dr Phạm Xuân Dũng, head of the HCM City Oncology Hospital, said at an annual conference in the city held December 5-6.

Foreigners allowed to change visa status while in Việt Nam: NA

The National Assembly (NA) on Monday voted for amendments to the immigration law, for the first time allowing visitors to change their visa status and prolong their stays in Việt Nam without having to fly out of the country.

Hà Nội shakes after earthquake in Laos People living in apartment buildings in some areas in Hà Nội felt two minutes of light tremors at around 7am on Thursday.

Man investigated for illegally sending people abroad The Investigation Security Agency in the central province of Hà Tĩnh has announced the prosecution of a man for illegally sending Vietnamese guest workers abroad.

Gov’t orders illegal migration organisations to be shut down The Government has ordered authorised agencies to strictly handle any individual or organisation that illegally sends Vietnamese citizens abroad.

Experts warn of trade fraud risks in wood industry

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the wood processing industry is on an upswing, but it should be tightly controlled to avoid trade fraud.

Ethnic-minority groups face child, incestuous marriages

Both child marriages and incestuous marriages among ethnic minority groups have been a long-term problem for local administrations in Nghệ An and Quảng Bình, although they have taken measures to curb them over the years.

Khơ Mú ethnic minority group wishes for a bumper crop At this time of year, when their rice plants grow up to their knees, people of the Khơ Mú ethnic minority group hold a worship ceremony dedicated to genies of plants, especially the goddess of rice.